Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems of the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica

I took my car to the Chrysler dealer for a routine oil and misc filter change on October 4, 2017. I was shown the deterioration/disintegration of the cross member/cradle rot of the car. Of course, they showed me the cradle rot issue after the $334 of work they'd done! I'd inquired about a vibration or loud hum sound coming from the front end of my car on March 22, 2017 when I had an earlier oil change. On the service order, it was noted as "engine performance concern," but I said I thought it was with the acceleration or rotation of the tires that was making the sound. "the technician supposedly checked it out and said it was found to be operating normally at this time. They said it was probably "tire noise. " today, I now understand why the front end of my car has been louder than what I remembered it. Today I just discovered the actual issue with my car is typical of many 2005 Pacificas. I'm sure I am not the first 2005 Pacifica owner that has had their vehicle serviced at their facility, and that they did not have knowledge of this problem with this particular year of Pacificas. This problem has been occurring for a significant extent of time; I'm quite disturbed that the dealer's negligence in not informing me of this problem much earlier can or could result in serious injury to myself as well as other drivers. I'm sure I am not the first 2005 Pacifica owner that has had their vehicle serviced at their facility, and that they did not have knowledge of this problem with this particular year of Pacificas. I still see several 2005 Pacificas driving on the streets, roads and interstates. I just hope these Pacifica owners will be made aware of this serious issue. I have religiously taken care of my car because I really love it, and I intended to keep it for a few more years and several thousand more miles. I'm looking for a car. Now.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving various speeds, the vehicle started to jerk and then stalled. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated at a rapid speed. The contact was able to control the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the egr valve, water temperature sensor, and intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 155,753.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and shook violently at any speed. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic diagnosed that the egr, O2 sensor, and front motor mount were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle had the same symptoms as listed in the recall for NHTSA campaign number: 06v432000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.

Our 2005 Chrysler Pacifica has the motor mounts and the engine cradle rusted out to the point where it's integrity is compromised because it's so bad. The recall Chrysler has set forth for their recall of tho does not cover my vehicle because it was made a different month, but I have no idea what Chrysler changed after they issued the recall. It is a design flaw that allows water to sit and continually rust and corrode and Chrysler will not cover this.

Engine cradle has rusted through and made the car unsafe to operate for my teenage son. A very expensive replacement is required. Structural integrity should have a much longer lifetime. Chrysler was contacted and declined the opportunity to make things right.

I just want to voice my feelings on this company (Chrysler) concerning the Chrysler Pacifica 2005 awd why wasn't this car recalled as a whole. It is a piece of crap I bought this car as a reliable family car being that I am a single mother of 5. I researched this car to make sure that it was going to be the right fit. I have had to buy 3 batteries for this car which to me seems to be a lot. The car burned oil constantly and no one could tell me where the oil was going, I had to have the motor mount changed I had to replace the egr valve failed my emissions because of it right after meaning seconds after it was changed the check engine light came back on while at the shop showing that the catalytic converter needed to be changed! not only did I have to pay for the egr valve but I also had to buy a two year waiver for my emissions in order to get my tabs because there was no way that I was going to be able to afford a catalytic converter. Got the catalytic converter changed and the check engine light went off for about a month or so but came right back on. Had to get the radiator repaired and now there is 5 different codes popping up p0305, p0404, p0736, p179, and p0720 im sure these codes mean nothing to you but I needed to address. I don't understand how so many complaints were made and these are from families people who spend a little more money on something that is not a Mini van to end up with some crap!!!!! no one wants to spend their hard erned money on car repairs when I have to make life decsions on food on the talbe or fix my car well we are eating rice. I am attaching links from online complaints. . Read more...

I was exiting off the freeway and came to a stop. As I accelerated out of the stop a gush of hot radiator fluid came shooting out of an area right above the gas peddle and burned my right ankle. I sustained second degree burns and was treated at my local doctor's office.

The engine light on the dashboard lit up one day. Shortly thereafter, I experienced a very rough idle. It did not stall however, but continued to idle and run very roughly. Upon examination, the dealers service department determined that the TSB #09-010-06 had described the issue and it's recommended fix was applied. That being to replace the valve spring retainer locks, combustion clean, and replace and test the map sensor. This TSB fix had the adverse effect of causing the engine to surge rather abruptly when starting cold, and applying light pressure on the accelerator. It's more noticeable when backing out of a parking space and having the wheel turned at the same time. It seems that having the steering wheel turned presents an additional load on the engine that the computer senses as a need for additional engine speed. This surging also happens when pulling forward into a parking space with the wheels sharply turned as well. Three subsequent visits to the dealer yielded different answers without being able to fix it. On one visit, the service director, called to tell me that he had been in contact with Chrysler engineers in michigan about the issue and would like to try a couple of things. Namely to check the fuel pressure, adaptive memory, and map sensor. After a test drive he conceded that the problem remained, but not to the degree that I was complaining about. He offered no other alternative fixes, but said that he would remain in contact with the Chrysler engineering website that issues TSB's etc. I guess that is supposed to satisfy me as he states that he has done everything he could. As this is unacceptable to me, I felt prompted to file a complaint on the website as I feel that the surging problem is a definite safety issue that needs to be addressed. My next step is the write Chrysler directly per their warranty information booklet.